Master Maintenance Technician

Americold•Salem, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing advanced maintenance and repair tasks throughout the warehouse, working independently. The technician will review inspection and repair reports, and observe progress on major overhauls to ensure efficiency and quality of work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must be certified to test sprinkler systems (if facility has such systems).
Must have a high level of knowledge with OSHA PSM program.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with RETA courses preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to certify in (6) courses during the first 18 months.
HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
8 plus years maintenance mechanic experience.
Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams.
Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including overtime.
Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance or other trade experience, ISO, Oracle, Microsoft Programs and Forklift Certificate.

Responsibilities

Performs all repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.
Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges. Tests and calibrates HVAC equipment.
Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.
Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
Maintains batteries and charges in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.
Conducts tests of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.
Follows attendance policy, shows up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
Answers after hours “call backs” as needed.
Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Performs related work and other job assignments as required.